Associate General Counsel III – Employment (Benefits)

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

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Associate General Counsel III – Employment (Benefits)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and guidance on employee benefits matters to senior executives, HR division, and business leaders
Partner with firm to achieve workforce objectives while mitigating risk
Draft and review benefit plan documents, forms, and communications to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Advise on laws affecting benefits such as ERISA, HIPAA, and ACA
Support benefits-related efforts and assist with negotiation and review of vendor contracts
Provide legal support for executive compensation and equity and deferred compensation plans
Counsel internal fiduciary committees on benefits matters
Scope of work and responsibility is for the entire firm of 40,000 associates

Salary Information:

Hiring Minimum: $163,886
Hiring Maximum: $279,048

Experience Information:

. and license to practice in Missouri or equivalent state
Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney in relevant practice area
Work experience related to the securities industry is preferred

Company: Edward Jones
Department: Employment
Location: Headquarters, Remote

Associate General Counsel III – Employment (Benefits)

Headquarters

Remote

Job# 92689BR

Join our team at Edward Jones as an Associate General Counsel III – Employment (Benefits). In this role, you will provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employee benefits matters, partner with the firm to achieve workforce objectives while mitigating risk, and lead the company in compliance with employee benefits laws and regulations.

As our Associate General Counsel III – Employment (Benefits), you will have the opportunity to draft and review benefit plan documents, forms, and communications, advise on laws affecting benefits, and provide legal support for executive compensation and equity and deferred compensation plans. You will also have the chance to counsel internal fiduciary committees on benefits matters and support benefits-related efforts.

At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:

Salary Information:

Hiring Minimum: $163,886
Hiring Maximum: $279,048

Experience Information:

. and license to practice in Missouri or equivalent state
Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney in relevant practice area
Work experience related to the securities industry is preferred

Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and guidance on employee benefits matters to senior executives, HR division, and business leaders
Partner with firm to achieve workforce objectives while mitigating risk
Draft and review benefit plan documents, forms, and communications to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Advise on laws affecting benefits such as ERISA, HIPAA, and ACA
Support benefits-related efforts and assist with negotiation and review of vendor contracts
Provide legal support for executive compensation and equity and deferred compensation plans
Counsel internal fiduciary committees on benefits matters
Scope of work and responsibility is for the entire firm of 40,000 associates

Qualifications:

. and license to practice in Missouri or equivalent state
Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility as an attorney in relevant practice area
Work experience related to the securities industry is preferred
Exceptional legal knowledge, judgment, work ethic and integrity
Extensive knowledge of relevant legal area and regulatory environment
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex matters
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
Exceptional organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and satisfy numerous competing demands
Adaptable and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
A commitment to personal and professional growth

At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing.

Join our team at Edward Jones as an Associate General Counsel III – Employment (Benefits) and make a difference in the lives of our 40,000 associates. Apply now and be a part of our collaborative and dynamic legal team.

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Total compensation approach including base salary, benefits, bonuses, and profit sharing

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Legal knowledge, judgment, work ethic, integrity, communication, interpersonal, organization, time management, adaptability, growth mindset

J.D. and license to practice

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Qualification and Experience J.D. and license to practice in Missouri or equivalent state, minimum of 10 years of experience as an attorney in relevant practice area

Legal